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Canadian firm files final prospectus for Bitcoin ETF
29.4.2021
Subject to regulatory approval, the asset manager should convert its Bitcoin trust to an ETF starting next week
Crypto Ecosystem Matures, But There Are Fewer New Entrants
29.4.2021
The growth of business models outside crypto exchanges demonstrates the maturation of the crypto market’s infrastructure, while a noticeable decline in pre-seed deals shows a lack of new entrepreneurial entrants to the cryptospace, according to Mike Novogratz-led crypto-focused financial services...
Bitcoin price stalls in April, but $4.2B options expiry may revive run
29.4.2021
As over $4 billion in BTC options contracts stand to expire, most options traders will feel “max pain,” while options writers could gain
UK Taxman Gears up for Assault on Crypto-holding Tax Evaders, Say Accountants
29.4.2021
A British chartered accountancy company says that UK tax authorities will quiz suspected tax evaders on their crypto holdings – to determine if individuals are seeking to avoid paying tax by making crypto purchases.
In a press release shared with Cryptonews.com, the accountancy, UHY Hacker Young...
European Investment Bank Distributes $121 Million in Ethereum-based Digital Bonds
29.4.2021
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the investment bank owned by the EU Member States, has announced the issuance of the organization’s first-ever digital bond built on a public blockchain. The bond was issued using Ethereum and the issuance invoked $121 million two-year bonds placed with...
UnoRe Ecosystem for Investors
29.4.2021
PRESS RELEASE. UnoRe, the first decentralized reinsurance platform, is now allowing retail users to invest in risk. This opportunity is a part of the project’s vision to revolutionize the reinsurance industry, one that has been traditionally gatekept, preventing any significant innovation...
Fed to Keep Rates Near Zero, Treasury Purchases to Continue, Powell Expects ‘Transitory’ Inflation
29.4.2021
In a policy meeting on Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve told the public that monetary easing will continue and the benchmark interest rate will be kept near zero. Just like previous statements from Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members, the committee within the central bank is...
Ethereum Sets New ATH, Bitcoin Muted, Altcoins Climb Higher
29.4.2021
Bitcoin price extended its correction below the USD 54,000 level. BTC tested the USD 53,500 zone before recovering slightly. The price is currently (04:00 UTC) consolidating near USD 54,000, with a major support near the USD 53,250 level.
Besides, most major altcoins are slowly gaining momentum...
Venezuelan Programmer Who Created the Petro Token Regrets Participating in the Project — Works on an Alternative Token
29.4.2021
Venezuela’s government-backed cryptocurrency is not having the acceptance its cabinet expected, as the latest reports suggest. The petro’s creator, who now lives in exile, wants to build another crypto that gets the adoption its original creation did not in the nation. Jiménez...
Bitcoin set to close first 'red' April in 6 years as Ethereum keeps hitting all-time highs
29.4.2021
BTC/USD is set to end the month around 8% down, the first such losing streak since 2015 despite an even more impressive Q1 performance
County in New Jersey makes 250% profit from crypto seized in 2018
29.4.2021
County authorities captured the cryptocurrency during a 2018 drug bust in Long Branch
Polygon’s New $100M Fund Aims to Attract Next Million Defi Participants
29.4.2021
As part of its ongoing efforts to make the decentralized finance ecosystem more accessible through infrastructure development, this layer2 scaling solution has introduced a $100 million fund designed to lower the barriers to entry for yield farming and lending. #Defiforall to Support Development...
Task Force to Tell Washington: Ramp Up Crypto Exchange Regulation
29.4.2021
An advisory body will reportedly tell the American government to increase the level of its policing of crypto exchanges – with a new spate of anti-money laundering (AML) measures possibly incoming at trading platforms operating in the country.
Per a report from Reuters, the Ransomware Task Force,...
African Property Development Firm Partners Online Leasing Platform in a BTC for Solar Cells Scheme
29.4.2021
South African property developer, New Age Properties, says it has partnered with Sun Exchange, an online leasing platform, as part of an effort to bring cheap and clean energy to low-income earners. Bitcoin for Solar Cells According to the two companies’ working arrangement, Sun Exchange...
Gate.io Celebrates 8th Anniversary – a New Era for Crypto-Asset Trading
29.4.2021
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io was established back in 2013 and is now celebrating its eighth anniversary. This is an impressive milestone in the ever changing crypto landscape, but the company isn’t resting on its laurels. Gate.io keeps taking the initiative to innovate and offer...
Ethereum Inches Higher, Bitcoin - Lower, DOGE Leads
29.4.2021
Bitcoin price extended its upward move above the USD 56,000 level, but it struggled to clear the USD 56,500 resistance and started a downside correction. It is currently (04:30 UTC) trading below USD 55,000 and it seems like it could even test USD 53,250.
Besides, most major altcoins are still...
Intel Partners With Microsoft to Combat Cryptojacking Attacks by Deploying a Threat Detection Tool
29.4.2021
Although recent studies have been showing a slowdown in cryptojacking activities, especially the ones related to mining privacy coins, Intel remains on the hunt to crackdown on such activities. The tech giant has partnered with Microsoft to deploy a campaign that strengthens cryptojacking detection...
Ransomware task force calls for aggressive Bitcoin transaction tracing measures
29.4.2021
The task force has proposed new rules that would facilitate aggressive cryptocurrency tracing and tighter licensing requirements for businesses handling digital assets
Turkey Drafting Crypto Regulation — Central Bank Says No Intention to Ban Cryptocurrencies
29.4.2021
The Turkish government is reportedly creating a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies after two crypto exchanges in the country abruptly halted trading and are now being investigated for fraud. The government is reportedly planning to establish a central custodian bank among other initiatives....
Alleged $366M Bitcoin mixer busted after analysis of 10 years of blockchain data
29.4.2021
A Swedish-Russian citizen has been charged with operating a multi-million Bitcoin laundering service after authorities traced his crypto transactions from 2011